Technology Manager - 3DJXV in Buffalo, NY at M&T Bank

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M&T Bank

Technology Manager

Buffalo, NY

Function:Manages activities of Technology Managers and Team Leaders. Responsible for the budget of cost center(s) spanning concurrent development streams. Provides long and short-term strategic direction for the functional team for multiple applications and cost centers. Acts as primary contact to the Technology leadership team and business partners. Oversees development and career planning for all team members. Responsibilities:

Manage and participate in consults with client management in the analysis of short and long-range business requirements and recommend innovations that anticipate future impacts of changing business requirements. Build positive client relationships.

Monitor technology direction of industry and vendor applications. Research and initiate change to the status quo. Responsible for vendor / product analyses and recommendations.

Build rapport within the organization. Develop professional levels of communication and cooperation. Maintain relationships with vendors and professional organizations.

Oversee multiple application development/supports testing efforts/technology infrastructure/project management and/or other technology domains. Organize and control activities of the teams, assign personnel to various projects and direct their activities. Ensure completion of schedules. Responsible for short and long-term FTE (full-time equivalent) planning. Coordinate activities with other managers.

Responsible for implementing technology consistent with Division’s standards and long-range plans. Ensure adherence to all department and technology standards and procedures, including all documentation requirements.

Oversee recommended designs based on business requirements and technology requirements. Manage escalated issues and concerns. Keep abreast of activities outside the team that may impact the team or client environment.

Develop and manage multiple cost center budgets. Recommend and initiate new policies and procedures that improve the performance and effectiveness of the department.

Demonstrate a strong understanding of the business environment and needs within the area of responsibility. Understand technical, business and operational impacts of a project or problem.

Responsible for the job growth and career development of staff members by providing training plans, guidance and sharing knowledge.

Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.

Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.

Complete other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Associates’ degree and a minimum of 10 years’ technology or systems management/leadership experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 12 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 10 years’ technology or systems management/leadership experience

Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent software packages

Capable of working on multiple projects of a complex nature Prior experience with project management, word processing and spreadsheet applications

Experience on large system enhancements, conversions, and production problem resolution

Complete understanding of the system development life cycle

Excellent problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolution

Familiar with application development software and hardware platforms Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent analytical and decision-making skills

Prior experience encouraging team work and serving as role model when leading and directing others

Understanding of technical, business and operational impacts of a project or problem

Confidence with leading multiple teams often in different geographic locations and time zones

Experience on large system enhancements, conversions and production problem resolution

Prior experience presenting to senior management

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 12 years’ technology management or large program leadership experience

Extensive application, product knowledge experience with skills, application(s) and function of the technology area being led

Understanding of multiple business area’s functions Proven mentoring and leadership capabilities from a project management perspective

Experience with skills, application(s) and functions of the technology area

Understanding of the Bank’s application framework

Knowledge of the Bank’s business plan and strategic objectives with the ability to shape direction

Mastered knowledge and focus of the entire system and support projects outside of normal business as usual (BAU)

Self-motivated and able to motivate others

We encourage candidates with relevant military experience to apply.

About M&T

At M&T, we strive to be the best place our employees ever work, the best bank our customers ever do business with and the best investment our shareholders ever make. So when looking to advance your career, look to M&T. As a top 20 US bank holding company and one of the best performing regional banks in the country, we offer a wide range of performance based career development opportunities for talented professionals. And through our longstanding tradition of careful, conservative and consistent management and a strong commitment to the communities we serve, we continue to grow with a focus on the future.

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